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How far is Dresden from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 816 miles / 1313 kilometers / 709 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Dresden (DRS) is 1110 miles / 1786 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 3 minutes.

Glasgow Airport – Dresden Airport

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709
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Distance from Glasgow to Dresden

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Dresden. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 815.720 miles
  • 1312.774 kilometers
  • 708.841 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 813.360 miles
  • 1308.975 kilometers
  • 706.790 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Glasgow to Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Dresden Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Dresden generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Glasgow to Dresden

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Dresden Airport (DRS).

Airport information

Origin Glasgow Airport
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: GLA
ICAO Code: EGPF
Coordinates: 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W
Destination Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E